Dumfries, VA is a small town located in Northern Virginia. While it may be small, there is plenty to do and see. From its quaint downtown area to the numerous parks and trails, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of activities to keep them busy. For those looking for more cultural experiences, the Weems-Botts Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. The town is also known for its great restaurants, ranging from traditional southern cooking to high-end eateries – something for everyone’s taste! Reviews of Dumfries are overwhelmingly positive, with visitors praising its cozy atmosphere and friendly locals. Those who have stayed in Dumfries often comment on the charming shops and restaurants, as well as its easy access to Washington DC and other nearby attractions. With so much to offer, it's no wonder Dumfries is such a popular destination!
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Climate - 11/8/2009
Virginia has a mild temperate climate with a nice mix of seasons. The leaves are beautiful in the fall and the flowers are plentiful in the
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Suburban DC - 5/9/2008
Excelent suburban place to live 25 miles from Washington DC. 4 national parks within a few miles of 22025. Except for notorious traffic situation can be in downtown DC in 45
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Quality of Life is Subjective - 2/17/2008
If you love to work, work out, continue educational pursuits, enjoy cultural activities and/or be close to political events - Washington DC and its VA and MD suburbs is the place to
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Beware of Home Builders - 2/17/2008
There are quite a few political impications of living close to the United States capital. Whatever you do with it in your personal life, enjoy it: participate, adapt, or just plain ignore it. At work, political implications are much more evident and require great care of dealing with it. Good
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Beware of Home Builders - 2/17/2008
I am quite negative on the local builders: over-priced and low-quality (if they can get away with it). Make sure that you get the best independent home inspector and make his/her presence and conclusion mandatory for the builder/buyer - otherwise, no
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Take Care of Your Health - Because No One Is Inter - 2/17/2008
Given that that pollution, humidity and traffic stress have a negative impact on health, it is up to us to compensate these impacts with a healthier lifestyle. In addition, the are plenty of various doctors (Western, Eastern, Alternative, etc), however, if you are looking for a real Guru, Master, or a Healer, that could be difficult. Everything else is quite doable - like organic food from the Whole Foods
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Choose Your Home Location and Schools Wisely - 2/17/2008
The Fairfax County schools are generally better and so the cost of living there is higher appropriately. Their public elementary schools are OK; the demanding parents should make some tough choices when their children are due for junior high or high school. There are plenty of colleges around here (in VA, DC and MD) - both for young people and working adults that can accommodate anyone's lifestyles and
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Heathy Demand for New Hires - 2/17/2008
This region is known for its unquenchable thirst for new hires. After that, everyone is trying to figure out where to live and how to get from their homes to work and vice versa in the fastest possible way. Some people wake up quite early - only to beat the traffic both
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